Bhagwant Mann Archives - National Times

15 Sep

CM Bhagwant Mann Directs Decisive Ground-Level Push as ‘Yudh Nashean Virudh’ Enters Final Phase

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Tuesday declared that the Punjab’s ‘Yudh Nashean Virudh’ (war against drugs) has entered its final phase, calling for a decisive final push to completely eradicate the menace from Punjab. Reviewing the ‘Yudh Nashean Virudh’ campaign at a high-level meeting, the Chief Minister directed the police to intensify ground-level action against drug sellers, suppliers and smugglers while working closely with the public, asserting that the fight has now moved beyond the police force to become a people’s movement, with a 41% rise in feedback from Village Defence Committees reflecting growing public participation.…

15 Sep

Canal Irrigation Coverage Reaches 80 Per Cent in Punjab, Pledges 100 Per Cent Saturation: CM Bhagwant Mann

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Sri Anandpur Sahib (Gurpreet Singh): Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Tuesday once again made it clear that the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government’s priority is Punjab and its people, while the Congress, BJP and Akali Dal remained locked in a fight for the chair. During the Lok Milni programme at Jindwari village in Sri Anandpur Sahib, he asserted that canal water had now reached 80% of Punjab’s fields, against just 22% before the AAP government, and vowed to take it to 100%. The Chief Minister also declared that Punjab needs to stay away from the BJP and Akali Dal…

14 Sep

Punjab Cracking Down on Gangsters and Narcotics Networks, Opposition Playing Vulture Politics: CM Bhagwant Mann

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Monday said that while his government is taking decisive action against gangsters and the drug menace, the opposition is resorting to “vulture politics” by using every unfortunate incident to stay in the media spotlight instead of presenting a vision for Punjab. He said that 10 gangsters have been brought back to Punjab from abroad since January and nearly 80% of the drugs coming from Pakistan have been eliminated following the government’s crackdown. The Chief Minister affirmed the government will now tighten the noose on the supply coming from Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh…

13 Sep

CM Bhagwant Mann Attends Closing Ceremony of Sher-e-Punjab T20 League, Vows to Make Punjab a National Sports Hub

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Sunday attended the closing ceremony of the inaugural Sher-e-Punjab T20 League at the IS Bindra Stadium in Mohali, describing the tournament as a powerful platform to identify, nurture and propel Punjab’s emerging cricketing talent towards the national stage. With 119 players showcasing their skills and Naman Dhir and Prabhsimran Singh earning selection to India A, the Chief Minister said the Punjab Government is committed to making the state the sports hub of the country and will continue its efforts to revive the sporting culture and connect the youth with sports grounds.…

13 Sep

Over 20,000 Turn Out in Bathinda for Punjab’s Largest Anti-Drug Marathon

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Bathinda (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab’s youth have delivered a powerful answer to the “Udta Punjab” narrative, with a record 20,000 youngsters and players turning up for Punjab’s biggest ‘Youth Run Punjab-2026’ in Bathinda and sending a clear message against drugs and in favour of sports. Giving a major boost to Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann’s ‘Yudh Nashean Virudh’, the massive participation reflected a Charda Punjab, Khed’da Punjab and Bhajda Punjab — Rangla Punjab. The event witnessed enthusiastic participation from children, youngsters, women and senior citizens. Cash prizes of up to ₹11,000 were given to the winners, while all participants received T-shirts and…

13 Sep

Mann Government Resolves Punjab Power Shortage Despite Central Hurdles and Technical Disruptions: Kuldeep Dhaliwal

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Punjab’s chief spokesperson and MLA Kuldeep Singh Dhaliwal said that the power crisis Punjab faced during the last 4-5 days was the result of the Central Government’s negative attitude and its policy of depriving the state of its rightful share. However, thanks to the day-and-night efforts of Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann and Powercom officials, Punjab has now completely emerged from this crisis. Addressing a press conference on Sunday, Dhaliwal said that the problem had arisen due to technical faults in the units of the private thermal power plants at Talwandi Sabo and Nabha,…

13 Sep

Punjab Government Renames HR-2 Road to Shaheed Colonel Manpreet Singh Marg in New Chandigarh

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Reaffirming that Punjab will never allow the sacrifice of its bravehearts to fade from public memory, Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Sunday dedicated a 200-foot-wide HR-2 road and a park in New Chandigarh to Shaheed Colonel Manpreet Singh (Kirti Chakra), who lost his life while defending the nation in Anantnag. “Our martyrs are our pride and legacy, and the Punjab Government will always stand firmly with their families,” the Chief Minister said, while reiterating that his government is leaving no stone unturned for the welfare of Armed Forces personnel and their families. Taking to X, CM…

11 Sep

Punjab Accelerates Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojana Card Distribution with 33 Lakh Beneficiary Target

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): The distribution of Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojana cards is set to pick up pace across Punjab, with around 33 lakh cards expected to be available in districts shortly, as the state government works towards covering all eligible beneficiaries. Health and Family Welfare Minister Dr. Balbir Singh said around 31 lakh Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojana cards had already reached the districts, while another 2 lakh cards were expected soon. The government has identified around 2,008 villages and wards where at least 400+ beneficiaries are eligible for the cards. Dedicated distribution camps will be organised at these locations to…

09 Sep

AAP Mounts Fierce Defence Over Sangrur Labourer Death, Accuses Rahul Gandhi Of Exploiting Tragedy

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAAP, Arvind Kejriwal, Bhagwant Mann, Drugs, Gulzar Singh, Punjab, Rahul Gandhi, Sangrur

New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) tore into Congress leader Rahul Gandhi over his attempt to spread misinformation around the tragic death of Gulzar Singh. AAP National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann and Punjab Prabhari Manish Sisodia hit out at Rahul Gandhi for indulging in politics over a death, asserting that the Bhagwant Mann government is fighting a decisive battle against the drug menace in Punjab and working to clean up the drug network spread under the Congress, Akali Dal and BJP. The AAP Chief categorically rejected any connection of any government minister…

09 Sep

AAP Slams Rahul Gandhi Over Sangrur Suicide Remarks, Accuses Congress Of Exploiting Tragedies

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Punjab Chief Spokesperson and MLA Kuldeep Singh Dhaliwal termed the X post of Rahul Gandhi about the suicide of Sangrur resident Gulzar Singh unfortunate and shameful and said that Congress has developed a habit of doing politics over dead bodies. Expressing grief over the death of Gulzar Singh, Dhaliwal said that the Mann government took immediate action, arrested the accused, and also announced financial assistance for the victim’s family along with a government job for one member of the family. This is only the Aam Aadmi Party government that, without wasting any time,…